Posted on 10/25/2009 4:31:37 PM PDT by Tigen
Israel says PM did not consult Obama ahead of trip because meeting on peace process unnecessary.
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intention to visit Washington for the annual UJC General Assembly has surprised many on Capitol Hill and was apparently not coordinated with the Obama administration.
An American source told Ynet Sunday that news of the visit had been received with reserved astonishment.
The Obama administration has not yet responded to questions of whether a meeting with Netanyahu was forthcoming due to their surprise over the unscheduled visit. On the other hand, failure to invite Netanyahu to the White House may be perceived as a diplomatic crisis.
Sources in Jerusalem say Netanyahu did indeed decide to attend the GA without first consulting President Barack Obama, but that since the latter would also be present at the event the two may meet in any case.
The sources say a summit between the two leaders would be superfluous at this point in the peace process, and for this reason an official meeting has not been scheduled.
An official statement regarding Netanyahu's visit is scheduled to be published soon in the US, and an unofficial oral announcement has already been given by the Jewish Federations' leaders. The prime minister's visit is scheduled to take place on November 8-10.
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Once again, Obama shows what earned him the peace price. He doesn't even need to do anything to facilitate peace.
Oh yea, that's right, he didn't do anything to get the peace prize.
Bibi speaks volumes more about the importance of Obama
in his silence toward the White House than all of Obama’s, uh, speeches combined.
As childish and vindictive as obama is....we need to watch out for any statements or speeches. I am thinking he will just have to make some kind of snarky comment about Bibi/Israel.
At least this way Bambi couldn’t claim to have to be somewhere else at the same time...the anti-semitism in this administration is quite robust to say the least (unless of course it’s Babs Streisand or some other leftie).
The Zero needs to understand there are people in high positions in this world who will not kiss his ass. I blame the MSM for giving this guy an attitude of being the anointed one. Bibi can see through the BS and knows the current U.S. President is an empty suite.
Is this like Obama NOT visiting with Sarkozy in France?
heh, heh.
“Reserved astonishment”? Is that like mild panic?
I believe author Patrick McManus (Field & Stream) refers to it as the "modified stationary panic".
Cheers!
Maybe two with Sarkozy of France. I saw a film of Obama in Russia and not a person shook his outreached hand. Bwahahahahahaha.
Wee wee!
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intention to visit Washington for the annual UJC General Assembly has surprised many on Capitol Hill and was apparently not coordinated with the Obama administration... The sources say a summit between the two leaders would be superfluous at this point in the peace process, and for this reason an official meeting has not been scheduled.Heh heh heh heh heh heh...
In Washington, various delays prevent the Japanese diplomats from presenting their war message to Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, until 2:30 p.m. (Washington time) just as the first reports of the air raid at Pearl Harbor are being read by Hull.
http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/pearl.htm
In other words, the Israelis are saying to nobama, "Piss off!! You offer us nothing of value."
Good for the Israelis.
Have you noticed how world leaders (Sacrozy in France, now Netanyahu in Israel) are beginning to put down nobama?
"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."; Galatians 6:7
“Reserved astonishment” might even be better than a “rhetorical flourish”!
Haha - go Bibi!
It’s not like it wasn’t without provocation. Let’s see how Barry reacts.
Stick it to him Mr. Prime Minister!
I just wish Obama would engage the “full bore linear panic”!
I love Patrick McManus’ humor!
That “Getting Lost” article is one of my favorites. You need to get his three volume set of articles (”They Shoot Canoes, Don’t They?” is my favorite)
A diplomatic shoe in the face!
ping
Netanyahu has a very distinguished career unlike our current 0’Cult leader. While he’s here, perhaps he can meet with Sarah Palin. If he ever did that, 0bama and his kapos (Axisrod, Emanuele)would have a stroke.
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